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Were calcifications present? I had AD but I also had calcifications (DCIS). In MY case, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246422/

Discussion: Architectural Distortion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2025

Hi, I was stage 0 DCIS but after surgery level 3. This meant radiation and AI....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078936/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

Yes...I was told cancer . It was extremely early and tiny. Estrogen and progesterone receptor positive....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852167/

Discussion: microcalcifications

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

And thus my resistance into starting this treatment. I had double mastectomy earlier this month after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834933/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed gallstones after taking Tamoxifen .

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2023

Hi I also requested an oncotype but was told couldn't have it so I'm going to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055997/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Hi @tigerjulie , I’m in your situation. I’ve been scheduled fir a surgical biopsy next week....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852258/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2023

I could not accept loosing my breast. Read everything you can. Make sure your DCIS is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977544/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

@jjmoon, welcome. As replies to your specific questions regarding lumpectomy WITH radiation vs mastectomy, you might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266548/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2025

I am taking 5 mg of tamoxifen daily. I have a friend who is taking 10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1475062/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 11:14am

I had no symptoms. My surgeon was doing a biopsy for DCIS, since my breast density...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855910/

Discussion: Did anyone not have symptoms when they found a lobulated mass ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

I don't remember the cut-off between low and intermediate risk for the OncotypeDX but will try...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748471/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

Making treatment decisions after my lumpectomy for DCIS stage 0 with clear margins and a really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916684/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

I had 35 rads 16 yrs ago for grade 1 DCIS in my right breast. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890868/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

I feel where you are right now. I was newly diagnosed DCIS last May 2022. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821687/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

I have been diagnosed with DCIS with HERS2 positive. The doctor suggested me partial lumpectomy. Since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971416/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Hi Wendles, I was not offered radiation as treatment for ALH. Since I’m on anastrozole for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746786/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

Hi I have dcis stage 0 er/pr + her2 -lumpectomy radiation my doctor recently put me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079151/

Discussion: Estradiol for vaginal atrophy after breast cancer. Is it safe?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339935/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

@kherman8434 I don't know what has to happen so that they will start to listen to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520419/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 2:23pm

@prc73 Hello, Yes, my initial biopsy came back as Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia which is pre-cancer. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101143/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

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